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Haryana Chief Minister extends congratulations to Neeraj Chopra who makes history

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IEP Chandigarh, August 28

Haryana Chief Minister Mr. Manohar Lal congratulated international athlete Neeraj Chopra, hailing his gold medal win in Javelin throw at the World Athletics Championship.

Addressing the Haryana Vidhan Sabha during the ongoing monsoon session here today, the Chief Minister Mr. Manohar Lal praised Neeraj Chopra for again bringing laurel to both the state and the nation at international level.

He said that Neeraj’s historic victory marks him as the first athlete in India to secure a gold medal at the World Athletics Championship. Mr. Manohar Lal also extended his congratulations and best wishes to Neeraj Chopra’s family, coaches and all the sports lovers. He expressed his hope that Neeraj’s continued efforts would lead to more triumphs for Haryana and the country on the global stage.

The Chief Minister affirmed the Haryana government’s unwavering commitment to fostering sports and nurturing sporting talents in the state and reassured that the state would continue persist in its efforts to promote sports, ensuring a platform for athletes to shine and succeed.

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Haryana Health Department appoints 808 Medical Officers

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IEP Chandigarh, August 28

Haryana Health and Family Welfare Minister, Mr. Anil Vij said that the Health Department has appointed 808 Medical Officers. The recruitment process was started in January 2022 and the appointment letters were issued in August 2022 after completing all formalities and procedures.

Mr. Vij gave this information in reply to a question during the Vidhan Sabha session here today. He said that appointment letters were issued to 941 candidates, out of which 808 had joined as medical officers.

Mr. Vij said that this is the first time that such a large number of doctors have been appointed in Haryana. Apart from this, 10 days back, appointment letters were given to 25 doctors, which will join the department soon. He informed that currently 3073 medical officers are working in the health department of the state while there are 3903 sanctioned posts. In addition, 167 doctors have been recruited by the National Health Mission.

He said that earlier MBBS doctors were taken, but now the government has decided to create specialist cadre, under which separate service rules are being prepared. He said that Haryana is the first state in the country where mapping related to health is being done. He said that the Haryana health mapping Initiative also catches central government’s attention. He said that the report of the agency related to mapping is coming soon.

In another question, he said that efforts are being made by the government to appoint neurosurgeon, oncologist and cardiologist doctors and paramedical staff in BPS Women’s Medical College, Khanpur Kalan and it is expected that the said posts will be filled at the earliest.

Haryana Health and Family Welfare Minister Mr. Anil Vij said that the state government is constructing two new 100-bed blocks at Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan Hospital in Kurukshetra in two phases. He said that the first phase of the project has already been completed, and a 100-bed block has been constructed and handed over. The hospital is currently functioning in this building.

Mr. Vij gave this information in reply to a question during the Vidhan Sabha session here today.

Mr. Vij said that the second phase of the project is underway, and administrative approval of Rs 88.52 crore has been given for the construction of another 100-bed block in place of the old building. The Public Works Department (Building and Roads) will start the construction work of the second block after demolishing the old building. It is expected to be completed in about two years.

Mr. Vij also said that 153 health buildings, including 55 sub health centers, 48 primary health centers, 33 community health centers (CHCs) and 17 hospitals, have been constructed at a cost of Rs 631.98 crore. Apart from this, he said that 162 old PHCs have been identified which will be reconstructed. He has given a month’s time to the executing agency to initiate the work in this regard so that a fresh outlook can be given to the health department.

Haryana Medical Education and Research Minister, Mr. Anil Vij said that the state government has decided to establish a paramedical college within the premises of the under-construction Sant Shiromani Dhanna Bhagat Ji Government Medical College in Jind.

Mr. Vij gave this information in response to a question during the Vidhan Sabha session here today.

He explained that due to the limited availability of land on the Medical College campus in Jind, the Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) has been approached to identify suitable land for this endeavor.

Furthermore, Mr. Vij said that HSVP has proposed a 7.42-acre parcel of land in Sector-9, Jind, for the construction of the Paramedical College. This proposal is currently under consideration by the department. Once the land is finalized, an executive agency will be appointed to oversee the construction project.

Mr. Vij said that the state government has introduced a new policy to establish nursing and paramedical colleges. According to this policy, students enrolled in the college will be required to undergo training at a 100-bed NABH certified hospital located within a 10-kilometer radius of the college. Attendance for this training will be tracked using biometric attendance systems.

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Haryana Chief Minister announces 20% reservation in Group A and B post for Schedule Caste category

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IEP Chandigarh, August 28

In a significant decision, Haryana Chief Minister Mr. Manohar Lal announced that the State Government will be implementing a 20% reservation policy for Group A and B posts to Scheduled Caste category. This decision aims to enhance opportunities of promotions for all reserved categories in higher-level government positions.

Previously, reservation was limited to Group C and D, leaving Group A and B positions without any reservation provisions.

To ensure the effective implementation of this reservation system, he said that the state government is actively working on creating a roster system. The notification in this regard will be released within a week, reflecting the commitment of the government to ensure fair representation.

Furthermore, the Chief Minister emphasized that the new reservation system will extend reservation to all stages of promotions, ensuring continued support and representation for reserved communities in government jobs at all levels.

The State Government’s decision to introduce reservation in Group A and B posts reflects its dedication to fostering a more equitable and diverse administrative framework. This move will provide a positive impact on the representation of various communities within the government workforce.

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After Panchayats, now BC (A) will be given the benefit of reservation in civic bodies elections

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IEP Chandigarh, August 28

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal, who is also the Leader of the House, clarified that the work of Wardbandi in local bodies is being done as per the recommendations of the Haryana State Backward Commission. Two bases have been considered for Wardbandi. For determining the number of wards in local bodies, the population size obtained according to the Family Information Data Repository (FIDR) or 140 percent of the voters, whichever is higher, will be considered as the base. In addition, the population variation in wards has been increased from 10 per cent to 20 per cent. After Panchayats, now BC (A) will be given the benefit of reservation in civic elections also, said Sh. Manohar Lal while speaking during the discussion on the Haryana Municipal Corporation Amendment Bill on the second day of the Monsoon Session here today.

The Chief Minister said that the Haryana Municipal Corporation (Amendment), Ordinance has considered FIDR for the population, which is a repository prepared under the Parivar Pehchan Authority Act. As far as reservation is concerned, the government formed the Haryana State Backward Commission, which made some recommendations. According to the recommendations made regarding population, 50 percent of the percentage of BC (A) population will be given reservation in civic bodies. If there are 20 seats, then one seat will be reserved for BC (A) according to 5 percent of the population. Even if the BC (A) population is 2 per cent, the government has made sure to reserve at least one seat there also.

He said that earlier the election of the chairman were held by the councillors only, so we had reserved 2 seats so that the election could be done from among them. But now the election of the chairman are held directly, therefore even though the BC (A) population is 2 per cent, we have made sure to reserve at least one seat.

The Chief Minister said that in the recently held Panchayat elections, 6-7 seats were left where the ward belonged to BC (A), but there was not a single voter of BC (A), so we had to conduct by-elections on those seats. , in which people from other wards had to contest elections.

Sh. Manohar Lal said that the aim of giving reservation to BC (A) is to increase the political participation of this class in the political scenario. Government has given reservation to BC (A) in Panchayat elections and the general public has welcomed this initiative of ours, added the Chief Minister.

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Compensation to be distributed immediately after completion of verification process for damage to millet crop, whether it is due to pest attack or flood

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crops (subject to a ceiling of 2 Ha per farmer) is as below.

He apprised the house that extent of damage of crops from 25% to 50%, a compensation of Rs. 7000/- per acre will be given to the affected farmers, from 50% to 75% damage, a compensation of Rs. 9,000/- will be given and for 75% & above damages Rs. 12,500/- compensation will be ensured. He also informed that the minimum assistance of not less than Rs. 1000/- per farmers in rainfed areas and Rs. 2,000 per farmer in assured irrigated areas and restricted to sown areas. He further informed that no minimum assistance will be provided to the farmers having more than 2 ha of landholding. Further, the area getting crop compensation under insurance scheme shall not be eligible for compensation under the SDRF.

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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to honor 1807 sportspersons with a cash prizes amounting to Rs 5.94 Cr: Meet Hayer

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IEP Chandigarh, August 27

          The Punjab Government, which is constantly striving to create a sports and sportsmen-friendly atmosphere, will be awarding the players with cash prizes, who were earlier deprived of the cash prize money of the last five years on the occasion of the National Sports Day.

          On the instructions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the sports department has prepared a list of 1807 medal winners from Punjab who have been deprived of cash prize money since 2017. The Chief Minister will felicitate these 1807 players with a total prize money of Rs 5.94 Cr at the opening ceremony of the season-2 of ‘Khedan Watan Punjab Day’ at Bathinda on August 29.

          In a press communiqué released here today, Sports Minister Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer said that it had cone to the notice of the Punjab Government that there were many sportsmen in the state, who despite winning medals, did not receive cash prize money for the last five years. Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann directed that the sports department to prepare a list of these players and give them their due rights. The sports department has prepared a list of 1807 such players from the year 2017 till now, whose total prize money is Rs 5,94,45,400 (5.94 Cr). These players have brought glory to the state by winning medals in state, national and international competitions.

          The Sports Minister said that now the Chief Minister will award cash prizes to these players at the opening ceremony of the season-2 of ‘Khedan Watan Punjab Diyan’ at Bathinda on August 29 on the occasion of National Sports Day. He said that a new sports policy has been made by the sports department and in the coming years any sportsperson will be given their due respect immediately.

          Divulging the details of cash prize winning 1807 players, Meet Hayer said that 997 players of the year 2017-18 will get Rs 1.58 Cr, 135 players of 2018-19 will get Rs 47.96 lakh, 287 players of 2019-20 will receive Rs 1.75 Cr, 51 players of 2020-21 will honour with Rs.19.05 lakhs, 203 players of 2021-22 will get Rs.1.32 Cr and 10 players who won medals from services in the 36th National Games held last year will honour with Rs.41 lakh. Thus a total of 1807 players will be awarded with Rs. 5,94,45,400 (5.94 Cr)

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Punjab CM hands over cheques worth Rs 1 crore as financial assistance to distressed families of two brave hearts martyred at Leh

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IEP Chandigarh, August 27

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday handed over cheques worth Rs 1 crore each as financial assistance to the distressed family members of the two brave hearts who had attained martyrdom on August 19 in a road accident at Leh (Ladakh).

          After visiting the native houses of these martyrs, the Chief Minister said that nine valiant heroes have attained martyrdom while discharging their duty to safeguard the unity, integrity and sovereignty of the country at leh. He said that unfortunately out of these martyrs, two sons from Punjab including Ramesh Lal of Village Sarsiri (Faridkot) and Taran Deep Singh from Bassi Pathana had also attained martyrdom. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that it is an irreparable loss for the country in general and for the distressed families in particular.

          During his visit, the Chief Minister offered his condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed to Almighty for granting eternal peace to the departed soul. Handing over cheques worth Rs 1 crore to the distressed families as a mark of respect for the unprecedented sacrifice made by these heroes for the country, he said that the entire country is indebted to these martyrs who had sacrificed their lives for the sake of the country and its people.

          The Chief Minister said that this humble initiative of the state government is in recognition of the immense contribution of these sons of soil towards preserving the unity, integrity and sovereignty of the country. Reiterating the firm commitment of the state government to help the families of the soldiers who sacrifice their life at the altar of the motherland, he said that it is the bounden duty of the Punjab government. Bhagwant Mann said that financial assistance to these families of martyrs is in consonance with the commitment of the state government to ensure the well being of the soldiers and their families who attained martyrdom during the duty.

          The Chief Minister also announced suitable jobs for the kin of the Martyrs on compassionate grounds according to the policy. He said that the supreme sacrifice of these martyrs will ever inspire their fellow soldiers and youngsters to perform their duties with far more devotion and commitment. Bhagwant Mann expressed hope that this healing touch of the state will go a long way in helping the aggrieved family on one hand and securing their future on the other. Likewise, he envisioned that it will also encourage the youth to join the Armed forces to serve their motherland in a selfless manner.

          Meanwhile, at Antim Ardass of Martyr Taran deep Singh at Bassi Pathana in Fatehgarh Sahib, the Chief Minister while giving the cheque of the financial help, announced job for his sister after due verification of certificates and construct a stadium equipped with synthetic track and other ultra modern facilities after the name of the Martyr so that other youngsters could be motivated and qualified for the recruitment of Armed Forces.

          However, at village Sarsiri (Faridkot), the Chief Minister announced a job for wife of the Martyr Ramesh Lal and construct a stadium in the village apart from the monetary support, besides revamping the dispensary of the village and Panjgrain to Nangal road to be renamed after the martyr.

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Harjot Singh Bains Orders to make students aware of mutual brotherhood in the morning prayer assembly

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IEP Chandigarh, August 27:

In view of the increasing cases of religious intolerance in the country, School Education Minister Punjab Harjot Singh Bains has ordered to educate Students about mutual brotherhood in daily morning assembly in the schools of the state to strengthen the ethos of communal harmony, brotherhood and peace in the young minds.

          Terming the incident in a private school in Uttar Pradesh as unfortunate, Mr. Bains said that this threatens the unity and integrity of the country. He said that Punjab is already following the path of communalism shown by the Gurus, but still due to the influence of social media and other means of communication, to prevent arise of religious intolerance in our Students, schools in the state of Punjab.To prevent arise of religious intolerance in our Students, schools in the state of Punjab. The students should have educate  about religious harmony in  uring the morning assembly  prayers .

          In its orders Mr. Bains said that teachers should educate the students about the good things of different religions and teach them to respect all religions. He said that this decision will prove helpful in increasing religious harmony and communal unity in the state.

          He has also ordered departmental officials to issue instructions in this regard.

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USHERING THE NEW ERA OF REVOLUTION IN EDUCATION SECTOR, EDUCATION MINISTER FLAGS OFF BATCH OF HEADMASTERS FOR EXPERT TRAINING AT IIM, AHMEDABAD

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IEP Chandigarh, August 27

          Taking a leap forward towards revamping of education sector, the Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains on Sunday flagged off the second batch of the Headmasters for expert training at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ahmedabad.

          Speaking on this occasion after flagging off the batch of headmasters, the Education Minister said that this is the second batch is going to Ahmedabad for upscaling of their expertise. He said that the single motive is to ensure that students of the government schools in the state get quality education so that they can compete with their convent educated peers across the globe.  

          The Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains said that as good coaches produce excellent players similarly an updated teacher will help in grooming able students for the coming future. He said that there is no dearth of funds with the state government for the education sector and every effort will be made to ensure that students get quality education. He envisioned that due to the strenuous efforts of the state government, the day is not far away when Punjab will emerge as a hub of quality education across the country.

          Kamal Kishore Yadav, Education Secretary Punjab  , Mrs. Gauri Parashar Joshi Special Secretary School Education , Mr. Churchill Kumar Special Secretary School Education , Mr. Sanjeev Sharma Director Education Department (Secondary), Punjab  and Mr. Amanpreet Singh  Director SCERT Punjab  were also present on the occasion.

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Buoyant Teachers attending training program at IIM Ahmadabad express gratitude to Punjab government

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IEP Chandigarh, August 27

The second batch of 50 headmasters today left for the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmadabad, as part of the Punjab government’s initiative to bring about an education revolution in the state. On this occasion, the teachers going on training session express their gratitude to Punjab government.

          Speaking on the occasion, Mrs. Poonam Puri, Head Teacher, Government High School, Tajpur Bhagwanpur, District Jalandhar said, “I am elated that the Punjab Government led by S. Bhagwant Singh Mann is giving this opportunity to the teachers to attend training at world famous Education Center.” She said, with this training, her professional skills will be further nurtured, which will benefit for the students. She said that this is a very good initiative of the government which reflects the positive thinking of the government towards education. Which will yield positive results in the future.

          Similarly, Puneet Garg, head teacher of Government High School Chauhan Ke Khurd in Barnala district, thanked the Punjab government and said that I have been given the opportunity to become the number one institution in the country, IIM. While training from Ahmedabad will give a new direction to the management of the school, I will be able to understand and deal with all kinds of problems of the students.

          She said that through this training, I will also be able to work towards improving the educational environment in the school.

          Prabhjot Kaur, head teacher of Government High School Basti Bawa Khel in Jalandhar district, said that this training will teach us to make better use of human resources. She said that through this training, she will be able to understand students and teachers better. She said that the better the training of the head of the school, the more the staff and students will benefit.

          Ramesh Singh, head teacher of Government High School Ghanola in Rupnagar district, said that learning new skills is essential. Updation done keeping in mind the future proves to be even more beneficial. He said this training will yield very meaningful results.

          Gurpal Singh, head teacher of Government High School Chak Bakhtu in Bathinda district, said, “If we do not update us with time, we will not be able to teach the children about the importance of time.” What we will learn through this training, we will teach the children, which is expected to yield good results in the future.

          Sometimes we are unable to solve some problems but this training will enable us to solve those problems.

          Gurpreet Kaur, Head Teacher, Government High School, Cheema Kalan, Patti, Tarn Taran district, said, “I am very thankful to the Punjab government for giving me the opportunity to get education in the world’s best educational institution at their  own expense. She said that this training will make them aware of the latest education techniques of the world.